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tighten the purse strings

verb

Definitions

  1. To decrease spending or disallow increased spending

    To decrease spending or disallow increased spending; to increase control of spending.

    • ...would have the opposite effect entirely, and would tighten the purse-strings of capitalists and the employers of...
    • It's hard for upper management to tighten the purse strings on a project that promises to save money, boost productivity and enable employees to respond better and faster to changing competitive situations.

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